I Have Never Advocated War Except As

I Desire The Good-will Of All, Whether Hitherto My Friends Or Not.

I Felt Like Anything Rather Than Rejoicing At The Downfall Of A Foe Who Had Fought So Long And Valiantly, And Had Suffered So Much For A Cause, Though That Cause Was, I Believe, One Of The Worst For Which A People Ever Fought, And One For Which There Was The Least Excuse.

Nations, Like Individuals, Are Punished For Their Transgressions.

If We Are To Have Another Contest In The Near Future Of Our National Existence, I Predict That The Dividing Line Will Not Be Mason And Dixon's But Between Patriotism And Intelligence On The One Side, And Superstition, Ambition And Ignorance On The Other.

No Other Terms Than Unconditional And Immediate Surrender. I Propose To Move Immediately Upon Your Works.